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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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